Suggest Treatment For Viral Flu With Upper Respiratory Tract Infection

Posted on Tue, 23 Aug 2016

Question: Not feeling well after trip to punta cana and snorkeling 8 months ago.Have symptoms of fatigue, headaches, vision impairment, rash chest and neck region ,cough small white bubbles on my skin.Sore under arms and ribs.possible intercostal muscles Cant sleep on right side from pain.up all night

Answered by Dr. Priyanka G Raj (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Follow below instructions

Detailed Answer:

Hi
Thanks for the query.
According to these symptoms,you might be having viral flu with upper respiratory tract infection
It could be due to either bacterial or viral infection.
If its viral no need of any antibiotics, just follow the below instructions
1 Take rest
2. Drink plenty of fluids.
3 Prepare a saltwater gargle.
4 use mouth lozenges.
5 Avoid irritants. Keep your home free from cigarette smoke and cleaning products that can irritate the throat.
6 Treat pain and fever.- By proscribing Tablet Paracetamol 500mg twice daily morning and night after food.

For only viral flu no need of any antibiotics.
If you have secondary bacterial infection you may need to take antibiotics like Tablet Amoxiclav 625mg twice daily, morning after food and night for 5 days.As it is prescribed drug , you need to meet local physician for the prescription

Take care
Regards
Dr Priyanka G Raj

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